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Alisa Claire, a Washington, D.C. native, is the Founder, Artistic Director, and Choreographer for NYC’s LMproject. She earned her degree from Dean College School of Dance. Alisa has directed and/or choreographed several shows in regional theatre including “Newsies”, “A Chorus Line”, “La Cage Aux Folles”, “Mary Poppins” (original Broadway choreography), “Spring Awakening”, “Big Fish”, “Legally Blonde”, “The Rainbow Project in Barbados, W.I., The Mieko Fuji Contemporary Dance Company in Tokyo, Japan, and many more. She has taught across America in multiple disciplines of dance and musical theatre, along with professional audition workshops in universities, conservatories, dance schools, workshops and camps. Her performance credits include dancing for Aszure Barton, Cherice Barton, Frank Augustyn, David Parsons, and several more including the filming of the choreography of the Disney’s Broadway musical Mary Poppins. Alisa currently resides in NYC and Virginia and through LMproject continues to create and educate in the arts throughout the country.

Alisa welcomes everyone into a safe space to dance, let go, and commune with each other. Her classes consist of a warmup, conditioning, across the floor, and a theater dance combination. Her class goals are to maximize each student’s potential and to create a work ethic that will make you stand out! Take this class and you will dance your heart out and remind you of why you dance! 

Registration for new and returning students will be held on Saturday August 12th from 9 am – 1:00pm in person at the studio.  Center Stage was voted the #1 dance studio in Northern Virginia in a poll by Virginia Living Magazine! Our classes fill up quickly so it is highly recommended that you attend this registration if you’re interested in enrolling.  Enrollment in our classes is limited and many classes were closed to further enrollment after this day last year.  

Registration for fall classes will be held on Saturday August 5th from 9 am – 1 pm.  This is only for students currently enrolled and attending summer classes here at Center Stage.  Registration is in person only. Call the studio with any questions – (703) 385-3396

Ages 8 – 16

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Jazz

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tap

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Acro

Please arrive 1/2 hour before your desired team.

Any questions please call the studio – (703) 385-3396

Our class schedule for 2023/2024 school year is now online.  Enrollment for current summer students will be Sunday August 6 from 12 – 5 pm.  New and returning students may register on Sunday August 13 from 12 – 5 pm.

Checkout the fall schedule here: Center Stage Class Schedule 2023 2024

Proud to announce that we have been voted the NUMBER ONE dance studio in Northern Virginia in the Virginia Living Magazine poll. Thanks to our teachers, staff, students and families we are the BEST in Northern Virginia – come join us and see what makes us that way!!

Our summer schedule and camp/intensive dates are listed here:  Center Stage Class Schedule Summer 2023

Summer schedule begins on Monday June 26 and continues through Friday August 18th.  We will then be closed the first week of Fairfax County Schools August 21-August 25.  Fall classes will begin on Monday August 28th!

Auditions for competition teams will be held the week of August 14 (exact times/dates will be posted later).  We highly recommend if you are interested in a competition team that you take classes over the summer.  

Fall registration for students who are enrolled in summer classes will be held Saturday August 12.  For those students not enrolled in summer classes registration will open on Saturday August 19th.  Fall schedule should be posted by the end of April

Please let the office know which class(es), camps/intensives you would like to take over the summer.  Enrollment is limited and classes will fill up quickly.